Hoi An Nights

by Suzanne Jones

In Hoi An town at full moon the town celebrates. All the electric lights are switched off and softly coloured lanterns cast magical shadows in the narrow streets. Candles are lit and cast into the river along with wishes and prayers and set sail into the night flickering in their small paper cups. A gentle glow radiates through Hoi An…

This post is part of Ailsa’s Travel Theme – Light

Hoi An – a Culinary Quest

Hoi An – A Little Piece of Heaven

34 Comments

whywasteannualleave on 04/11/2013 at 17:09

I’ve recently returned from Hoi An and loved the kind-hearted people, the laid back pace of life and the evening views – your night-time floating and hanging lantern photos are stunning – I wish I had managed to capture them in this way!
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- Suzanne Courtney on 04/11/2013 at 17:57
  
  Thank you – It’s such a gorgeous little town and so tempting to just click away 🙂
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kirstymichelleallen on 21/07/2013 at 21:38

These photographs are stunning.
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- The Travelbunny on 23/07/2013 at 13:04
  
  Thank you so much – all encouragement is welcomed!! 🙂
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restlessjo on 24/05/2013 at 19:03

These are delicious, Suze. I remember a few from the first post too. So envy you that trip. 🙂
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- The Travelbunny on 24/05/2013 at 20:02
  
  Thanks Jo – love this little town 🙂
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Turkeywithstuffin on 10/05/2013 at 14:36

How wonderful – Must be quite a magical experience 🙂
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- The Travelbunny on 13/05/2013 at 12:44
  
  Magical covers it – totally magical!
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aBitofCulture on 06/05/2013 at 08:50

Looks magical – I could see myself watching the lanterns from a waterside bar with a bowl of pho bo! Big regret of mine not seeing Hoi An when I went to ‘Nam!
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- The Travelbunny on 06/05/2013 at 20:36
  
  Only one thing for it then Richard – go back again!
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Lucy Dodsworth on 03/05/2013 at 16:22

Beautiful photos, I loved Hoi An and they remind me of the lanterns outside bars in Ubud in Bali too, they give such a lovely atmosphere.
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- The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 17:46
  
  I always say that I don’t have a favourite place but must admit this little town is somewhere up there!
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elPadawan on 03/05/2013 at 09:42

So beautiful. Your shots are amazing!
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- The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 22:14
  
  Thank you for your lovely comment, and for following 🙂
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  - elPadawan on 03/05/2013 at 23:47
    
    You’re welcome 🙂
viveka on 03/05/2013 at 07:52

Suzanne, beautiful gallery again … light and colors .. how important isn’t that to us .. to feel good. The last photo is my favorite. I wish you a great weekend and I would love to pass this award on to you. “I am part of the WordPress Family” – http://wp.me/p293Pw-6cY
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- The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 12:37
  
  Thank you for your lovely comments and a wonderful award! I’m delighted – it’s always lovely to be part of a family 🙂
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  - viveka on 03/05/2013 at 15:31
    
    Yes, we have a wonderful … family here – all wired and wonderful! True pleasure – to pass this on to you.
My Life Afterglow on 03/05/2013 at 06:24

Beautiful! 🙂
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- The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 22:27
  
  Thank you 🙂
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cravesadventure on 02/05/2013 at 18:57

Love, love, love your captures:) Happy Thursday!
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:25
  
  What’s not to love – the lanterns are so pretty!
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Just Add Attitude on 02/05/2013 at 16:13

What a colourful spectacle … I love the idea of wishes and prayers being cast into the river.
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:27
  
  It was all very calm and gentle too with soft music from the boats on the river – not like the rave full moon parties i’ve heard about…
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Madhu on 02/05/2013 at 13:17

Oh how beautiful! Have you posted these before?
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:33
  
  Just one or two in a post about Hoi An – I love that little town 🙂
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megtraveling on 02/05/2013 at 11:57

What a wonderful way to celebrate! Your pictures are beautiful 🙂
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:28
  
  Thanks Meg – it was an evening I’ll always remember 🙂
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bananabatman on 02/05/2013 at 07:19

I love these Suzanne. I think we missed the floating candle display, due to rain and wind on that night. Your pics have made up for it.
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:34
  
  Thank you Dave 🙂
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Marianne on 02/05/2013 at 06:49

Thanks for the memories – we visited Hoi An last year. One of the highlights of our time in Vietnam 🙂
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:30
  
  This must be one of my favourite towns – love it and glad you did too 🙂
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janalinesmalman on 02/05/2013 at 01:52

How beautiful!! Would love to see this.
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- The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:32
  
  I hope you do one day, it’s beautiful 🙂
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